Safelink Wireless

Safelink Wireless is the Lifeline Provider for TracFone Wireless Incorporated. TracFone It is a subsidiary of Mexican America Movil. TracFone holds multiple agreements to utilize networks of the United States largest wireless carriers including AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile.

Safelink was the first company approved to provide cell phones to the low-income and otherwise needy in the United States under the federal-mandated Lifeline/Link-Up program. This gave them a leadership position in the industry that they still maintain today. As of May 2011 Safelink accounted for about 4 million of the 6 million mobile lifeline users.

Safelink Wireless Service Area

Although Safelink is only available in certain states, service is provided nationwide on the AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile networks.

What SafeLink Provides Customers

Safelink Wireless is FREE to eligible customers; you will be able to get a free cell phone and 250 free minutes of airtime each month.
Unlike most prepaid providers, Saflink Wireless does not require its customers to enter into a service contract. Safelink customers enjoy the same freedom that its parent TracFone Wireless has to offer: no bills, contracts or surprises.

Safelink Wireless users can usually choose from three different free plans:

Plan 1

Includes 68 Free Monthly Minutes

Unused Minutes Carry-Over

3 Texts = 1 Minute

FREE International Long Distance

Voicemail, Caller ID and Call Waiting Included

Plan 2

Includes 125 Free Monthly Minutes

Unused Minutes Carry-Over

3 Texts = 1 Minute

1 Text = 1 Minute

Voicemail, Caller ID and Call Waiting Included

Plan 3

Includes 250 Free Monthly Minutes

1 Text = 1 Min

Voicemail, Caller ID and Call Waiting Included

Safelink users that require more minutes can purchase optional top-up cards to increase their monthly minutes. These can conveniently be purchased online from Safelink Wireless, or from various retailers including Wal-Mart, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Radio Shack, Rite Aid stores, Target, Kmart, Walgreens, and CVS.

Qualifying for Safelink

Safelink Wireless eligibility does depend on your state; you may qualify for Safelink Wireless if you participate in Social Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Food Stamps/SNAP or other programs. You can also qualify if your income meets government guidelines in your state. Please see our Lifeline Information By State page for web's most detailed information.

First you must determine if Assurance Wireless operate in your state. It operates in the following States:

The remaining two requirements are that you must have a residential mailing address and like any program provider only one Lifeline phone is allowed per address.
You can apply online by visiting their website: www.safelinkwireless.com